Events

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New year, full plates. The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival starts 2026 on a delicious note, gathering top chefs, rising culinary talent, and favorite local restaurants for a week of tastings, dinners, and waterfront events. 

Held directly on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Tortuga Music Festival pairs major country, rock, and roots artists with a mission focused on ocean conservation. Between sets, waves roll in and the music drifts along the shoreline.

As jets take flight offshore, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show takes over the skies for a weekend of high-speed aerial performances. Military and civilian pilots soar overhead in a show best watched from the beach. Sunscreen recommended. Jaw-dropping guaranteed.

Florida’s largest Brazilian Festival takes center stage, celebrating Brazil’s music, dance, and culture in Greater Fort Lauderdale. From samba and forró to capoeira performances and international acts, this community-driven festival fills the day with movement, sound, and flavor. 

Big boats. Bigger dreams. Known as the world’s largest in-water boat show, FLIBS takes over Greater Fort Lauderdale each fall with everything from sleek center consoles to stunning superyachts. Add in seminars, demos, and dockside experiences, and it’s easy to see why boating fans travel from around the world for this one.

Dubbed the “Best Show on H2O,” the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade sends illuminated boats along a 12-mile route through Greater Fort Lauderdale’s waterways. Mega-yachts, sailboats, and everything in between glow with holiday lights, drawing crowds for one of the region’s most magical nights.